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Georgina Gratrix: The Cult of Ugliness

Sep 28 - Feb 25 2023

Georgina Gratrix: The Cult of Ugliness

Georgina Gratrix: 2 Faces Jug (168) with Nasty Blooms (2022)

Exhibition

Georgina Gratrix has been artist-in-residence at the UCT Irma Stern Museum November 2021–March 2022. This is an exhibition of paintings and sculptures she created in conversation with Irma Stern’s artworks at the iconic painter’s former home See also: Georgina Gratrix – artist in residence  

Events

Be part of this project by joining us for these events at the museum. Pre-booking your attendance is essential, kindly email us on irmastern@uct.ac.za.
28/09 + 26/11: Walkabouts with Georgina Gratrix
Spend time in the exhibition with the artist.
Dates and times: Wed 28 September 2022, 15h00 – 16h00 | Sat 26 November 2022, 11h00 – 12h30
Price: Regular admission fees apply
19/10: Lunchtime lecture with Matthew Partridge
Dates and times: Wed 19 October 2022, 12h30 – 13h30
Price: Regular admission fees apply
22/10: Workshop "Ugly/ Beautiful"
Practical art-making workshop inspired by the work of Georgina Gratrix with ISM Curator and Educator Nobukho Nqaba  
Date and time: Sat 22 October, 11h00 – 13h00
Price: R 200 per person covers light refreshments and art materials. Limited sponsored bookings are available. 
05/11: Discussion with Georgina Gratrix and Sean O’Toole
Join Georgina and Sean O'Toole, author of the book Irma Stern: African in Europe, European in Africa, as they speak about Georgina's engagement with the work of Irma Stern.
Date and time: Sat 5 November, 11h00 – 12h00
Price: Regular admission fees apply
In association with:
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Part of the 50 Years Irma Stern Museum programme
50 Years Irma Stern Museum
Date
  • Sep 28 - Feb 25 2023

Location
  • Irma Stern Museum

Georgina Gratrix: 2 Faces Jug (168) with Nasty Blooms (2022)

28

September

22-09-28

25

February

23-02-25

Exhibition and selected events

Wed – Fri: 10 am ‒ 5 pm
Sat: 10 am ‒ 2 pm

Adults: R65
U18s, students, pensioners, UCT staff: free

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